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2026-2027 Season Game Summary Archive
SEP 10, 2026 / 49ers Take the Rams Down Under and Leave Them Down and Out / vs Los Angeles Rams W 27-7
Santa Clara, CA - The San Francisco 49ers opened their season with a convincing 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia, turning a historic NFL matchup into a defensive showcase. Brock Purdy completed 25 of 34 passes for 205 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, helping San Francisco score 24 unanswered points after falling behind 7-3. Kyren Williams gave Los Angeles its only touchdown on a five-yard run, but Purdy answered with a 39-yard scoring pass to Demarcus Robinson, giving the 49ers a 10-7 halftime advantage. Mike Evans celebrated his San Francisco debut with six receptions for 49 yards, including a two-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter. The defense delivered a defining moment when Osa Odighizuwa stopped Matthew Stafford on fourth-and-goal from the one-yard line. San Francisco responded with a 99-yard drive, capped by Purdy's 15-yard touchdown pass to Deebo Samuel. Christian McCaffrey rushed for 68 yards, while rookie Kaelon Black added 65. Fred Warner recorded 11 tackles, surpassing Patrick Willis as the franchise's career tackles leader, and forced a fumble recovered by Keion White. Eddy Piñeiro completed the scoring with a 56-yard field goal as San Francisco held the Rams scoreless after the second quarter.
Game # 1 / W 1 - L 0
SEP 20, 2026 / Purdy Nearly Perfect as 49ers Make Dolphins Swim Upstream / vs Miami Dolphins W 35-13
Santa Clara, CA - San Francisco kept their undefeated start rolling with a commanding 35-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins, improving to 2-0 behind Brock Purdy’s nearly flawless performance and another career milestone for Christian McCaffrey. Purdy completed 20 of 22 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns, adding 30 rushing yards and a two-yard score while posting a 149.1 passer rating. McCaffrey rushed for two one-yard touchdowns, becoming the fourth-fastest player in the Super Bowl era to reach 100 career touchdowns, accomplishing the feat in just 114 games. San Francisco scored touchdowns on its first five possessions, although Miami remained within striking distance at halftime, trailing 14-6. The 49ers took complete control in the third quarter, scoring 21 unanswered points. Purdy connected with George Kittle for a 12-yard touchdown before finding Kyle Juszczyk for a six-yard score. McCaffrey’s second touchdown extended the advantage to 35-6. Kittle finished with four receptions for 80 yards, while San Francisco’s defense recorded four sacks and repeatedly frustrated Miami quarterback Malik Willis. The Dolphins finally reached the end zone late in the fourth quarter when Willis connected with Ryan Miller for a 77-yard touchdown. The victory gave San Francisco consecutive wins by at least 20 points to begin a season for the first time in franchise history.
Game # 2 / W 2 - L 0
SEP 27, 2026 / Kittle Comes Through Twice as 49ers Survive Cardinals Comeback / vs Arizona Cardinals W 36-30
Santa Clara, CA - The San Francisco 49ers kept their unbeaten start alive, defeating the Arizona Cardinals 36-30 in a wild NFC West showdown that nearly slipped away. Brock Purdy completed 15 of 27 passes for 297 yards and four touchdowns without an interception, improving San Francisco to 3-0. The 49ers opened with a clever trick play as Purdy connected with Mike Evans, who lateraled to Deebo Samuel for an 80-yard touchdown. Evans later caught a 23-yard scoring pass, while Eddy Piñeiro drilled a 57-yard field goal before halftime. Christian McCaffrey rushed for 75 yards and scored from one yard out, extending San Francisco's advantage to 23-6. Arizona refused to disappear, however, as quarterback Jacoby Brissett threw two touchdowns and added a rushing score, cutting the deficit to 29-27 late in the fourth quarter. George Kittle answered with his second touchdown of the quarter, a 20-yard reception that helped seal the victory. Kittle finished with six catches for 82 yards and two touchdowns. Despite losing Evans and Trent Williams to injuries, San Francisco generated 437 yards of offense. Arizona controlled possession for nearly 39 minutes, but the 49ers made their limited opportunities count, surviving another division battle with their perfect record intact.
Game # 3 / W 3 - L 0
OCT 4, 2026 / Kittle Delivers the Knockout as 49ers Keep Perfect Record Intact / vs Denver Bronchos W 24-14
Santa Clara, CA - A sluggish first half nearly spoiled San Francisco’s unbeaten start, but George Kittle delivered the finishing touch as the 49ers defeated the Denver Broncos 24-14 to improve to 4-0. Trailing 3-0 early, San Francisco managed only a 24-yard Eddy Piñeiro field goal before halftime, with another attempt blocked as time expired. The breakthrough came in the third quarter when Siran Neal forced and recovered a fumble by punt returner Marvin Mims Jr. at Denver’s 28-yard line. Brock Purdy capitalized with a one-yard touchdown pass to Deebo Samuel, giving the 49ers a 10-3 advantage. Christian McCaffrey later scored on a one-yard run, extending the lead to 17-6. Denver answered when Bo Nix connected with Jaylen Waddle for a 13-yard touchdown, followed by a successful two-point conversion that narrowed the deficit to 17-14. With 2:15 remaining, Purdy found Kittle for a spectacular 56-yard catch-and-run touchdown to secure the victory. Purdy completed 19 of 30 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns without an interception or sack. McCaffrey rushed for 52 yards, while Mike Evans contributed 76 receiving yards. Defensively, Dre Greenlaw led San Francisco with 12 tackles, helping preserve the team's perfect record.
Game # 4 / W 4 - L 0
OCT 11, 2026 / 49ers Survive Seattle’s Comeback to Keep Perfect Season Alive / @ Seattle Seahawks W 32-29
Seattle, WA - A furious fourth-quarter rally and a defense that refused to surrender helped the San Francisco 49ers escape with a thrilling 32-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, improving to 5-0. Brock Purdy completed 19 of 29 passes for 189 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, while Mike Evans delivered seven catches for 113 yards and a touchdown. Evans opened the scoring with a two-yard reception, and Christian McCaffrey added an 11-yard rushing touchdown. Rookie Gracen Halton recovered a fumble in the end zone just before halftime, giving San Francisco a 21-13 advantage. However, Seattle stormed back behind quarterback Sam Darnold, whose 195 passing yards included a 16-yard touchdown to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, putting the Seahawks ahead 23-21. Seattle eventually stretched its lead to 26-21 before Purdy found Brandin Cooks for a seven-yard touchdown and Evans for the two-point conversion. After Jason Myers tied the game, Eddy Piñeiro drilled a 44-yard field goal with 1:56 remaining. Malik Mustapha then stopped Cooper Kupp one yard short on fourth down to secure the victory. Renardo Green contributed two interceptions as San Francisco's defense recorded five sacks and four takeaways, helping the undefeated 49ers overcome three turnovers of their own.
Game # 5 / W 5 - L 0
OCT 19, 2026 / Six and Oh, But Not Without a Scare for the 49ers / vs Washington Commanders W 23-17
Santa Clara, CA - A commanding lead nearly slipped away, but a pair of late defensive stands preserved San Francisco’s undefeated season in a 23-17 victory over the Washington Commanders. Brock Purdy completed 21 of 29 passes for 264 yards, connecting with George Kittle on an 11-yard touchdown to open the scoring. Christian McCaffrey added two one-yard rushing touchdowns, finishing with 64 rushing yards and nine catches for 53 yards. Mike Evans contributed 94 receiving yards, including a 54-yard reception, before leaving with an Achilles injury. Leading 20-3 at halftime, the 49ers extended their advantage to 23-3 on Eddy Piñeiro’s 33-yard field goal. However, Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels answered with touchdown passes to Stefon Diggs and Rachaad White, cutting the deficit to six. With two minutes remaining, safety Malik Mustapha broke up a fourth-down pass intended for Treylon Burks in the end zone. Washington regained possession, but Romello Height and Keion White combined to sack Daniels as time expired. Rookie linebacker Jaden Dugger led San Francisco with 11 tackles, while Fred Warner reached 1,000 career tackles. The victory improved the 49ers to 6-0 and marked their NFL-record 56th Monday Night Football win.
Game # 6 / W 6 - L 0